What should I do if I still have not found people to live with for next year?

You are not alone. Every other student in Manchester is still figuring out who to live with next year.

It can feel pretty overwhelming to think about who you want to live with next year. You have more options than you might think, and that could be adding to the overwhelm.

This is a great time to stay calm and explore your choices, but that’s easier said than done. The key is to make sure whatever you decide suits you and your circumstances. In this blog, we want to help you to simplify your choices.

Pause, then talk to your uni

Firstly, please don’t panic. Conversations around groups and houses can start early at many universities, but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed out if you're still not sure what to do.

If you’re still looking for people to form a group with, focus on being in places where meeting new people feels natural. You could join course group chats, society events, or Manchester University sports teams. Mention that you’re hoping to find housemates for next year. Believe us when we say there are lots of students that are quietly in the same situation.

And just because you’re meeting new people, they still might not be someone you’d want to live with. You can attend student nights, social mixers and on‑campus events. At such events you’ll find conversations flow easily. This will give you a real sense of who you’d actually enjoy living with. Like anything in life, the more you show up, the more you’ll get out of it. Connect with like‑minded people and let potential housemate groups form organically around you.

Use social circles and platforms carefully

If you want to live in a student house in Manchester, you can also widen your search. Mention to coursemates, society friends and people you know from halls that you’re looking for a place or open to joining an existing house. Many groups end up needing one more person. Plans always change. Someone can drop out of the house or leave university altogether.